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Wisdom tooth agony - do they always have to come out?

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Aimsmum · 02/05/2007 17:18

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TheDullWitch · 02/05/2007 17:28

If you are in severe pain you can go to your nearest dental hospital and they will see you (you may have to wait). Get some Corsodil mouthwash (sp?) and rinse out bacteria - it could be infected.

Also get some oil of cloves, put some on a bit of cotton wool and insert where it hurts. Honestly amazing local pain killer.

I had mine out. I hate dentists too. And it was much shorter & less scary than I expected. No black eyes, just a bruised cheek for a few days.

Aimsmum · 02/05/2007 18:05

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Aimsmum · 02/05/2007 22:10

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Malaleche · 02/05/2007 22:13

mine grumbled for a couple of years but my denttst said no, just wait they'l be ok and prescribed me antibiotics when they got bad. didnt need them out but ended up with problems from the repeated antibiotics.....

babygrand · 02/05/2007 22:15

I had one wisdom tooth out in the dentist's chair - it wasn't that bad. I have another one which from time to time gives me pain, but mostly isn't a problem, so I put up with it. Dentist says not to do anything unless it gets worse.

Jomist · 02/05/2007 22:19

I had all four out under general after a year of continual infections. I felt like antibiotics were the main component of my diet! The dentist offered to remove them over 4 appointments in the chair, but I politely declined on the basis that if they took 1 out it was highly unlikely I would ever go back to have the next out.

Only a day or 2 of discomfort dealt with by painkillers.

Check with your local walk-in centre if you have one as some of them deal with dental problems.

kidsrus · 02/05/2007 22:19

i put up with mine it got that bad at times i couldn't open my mouth enough to eat a sandwich!

Laughing also hurt but when one had to come out due to its decay it was a doddle, with one tug the short root came out easily.

A molar was worse the dental assistant had to hold my head while the dentist tugged and tugged.

Washersaurus · 02/05/2007 22:21

I used to get problems with my wisdom teeth that would come and go. I used Corsodyl when it flared up quite successfully, but when it started to occur more frequently I made the decision to go to dentist and get them sorted out.

I had 3 wisdom taken out at the hospital - it was not a pleasant experience (I'll be brutally honest), in fact I always tell people it was worse than childbirth.

However, saying that, I am really pleased I had it done as I don't miss that regular sore mouth feeling and ulcers etc that I used to suffer with.

I think you really have to weigh up how much you are suffering at the moment and make a decision based on whether you want

Washersaurus · 02/05/2007 22:22

Ooooo I drifted off mid-sentence there

CoffeeCrazedMama · 02/05/2007 22:35

I had the bottom two out under general twenty years ago and didn't enjoy it, but Aimsmum you say this one is half out - a good dentist may be able to take it out in the chair under a local. Mine did just that with a top one that was stuck half out for about eight years. I was terrified but didn't actually feel a thing and was totally fine afterwards. Couldn't believe it as I had been so worried. As for your dentist striking you off, that is as an NHS patient- they should be able to take you on private -someone correct me if I am wrong - and if I remember correctly, though I am an NHS patient my dentist charged private rates to take the wisdom tooth out -about 100 quid I think. I know it's a pain to pay but it could take you a while to get on another list. Call them back. And good luck

Washersaurus · 02/05/2007 22:46

sorry...to continue where I left off: I had mine taken out under a Local about 3/4 years ago.

Do you have a drop-in emergency dental service in your area you could contact? Try the nhs site here: www.nhs.uk/England/Dentists/EmergencyDental.cmsx (sorry I still can't get links to work)

sandcastles · 03/05/2007 06:43

Sounds like you have pericoronitis. Which is basically imflammation of the gum flap surrouunding a partially erupted tooth. So in this case, better than corsodyl is salt water mouth rinses.

Half cup hot water, tea-spoon salt, disolve salt & let to cool, not too cool tho, just enough so you can rinse. Rinse 2/3 times after each meal. Clove oil is generally better on tooth structure, so may not make a huge difference, as what will be giving you pain is the imflammed tissues around the partially erupted tooth. Clean gently as much as possible in that area.

Lower wisdom teeth are quite easy to remove, easier still if partially thru already. It doesn't have to come out. I had mine for years. It was only due to another procedure that I needed them out. I had a few bouts of this, but it was livable. But then I never had to wait for 2/3 weeks for treatment.

Based on the dental system these days, I would reccomend you have it out, if suggested. I think you are waiting too long tbh. Maybe try the hospital as suggested.

sandcastles · 03/05/2007 06:48

Inflamed/Inflammation

PrettyCandles · 03/05/2007 06:51

A drop of brandy on the sore gum can be soothing. Gently rub or dab it on with a fingertip. Sort of adult teething gel!

earlgrey · 03/05/2007 07:04

No advice re finding another dentist I'm afraid, but am ed and you being chucked off their books after a year.

FWIW I had the only, half baked wisdom tooth I ever had removed, simply because it was a waste of space (not literally, but you know what I mean). Just local anaesthetic, no probs. BF at the time drilled a hole in it and wore it round his neck, ala crocodile style. Well, we were very young ......

Aimsmum · 03/05/2007 10:42

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Aimsmum · 03/05/2007 10:44

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chipkid · 03/05/2007 10:49

sounds like an inflamation of the gum-I have this with one of my wisdom teeth-stops you opening your mouth properly too. You need a small course of antibiotics to take away the pain. Three days-with no alcohol!

Aimsmum · 03/05/2007 11:04

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OrmIrian · 03/05/2007 11:08

It might just be an infection in the gum where the tooth has broken through. Over the years mine have flared up regularly. Gargle with salty water several times a day. Works a treat. I dread the thought of having them taken out so was grateful that my dentist wouldn't.

sandcastles · 04/05/2007 00:23

Aimsmum, I really would be inclined to ring the hopsital & tell them it is unbearable now. Especially if the dentist can't see you sooner. They will clean around it (or should) and arm you with antibiotics, at the least.

Aimsmum · 04/05/2007 14:28

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